There are certain things you just have to embrace in Buenos Aires. Food, obviously, is one of them. And while there are plenty of wonderful parrillas (grills) all over the city, the trend for secret dining has reached the Argentine capital, with closed-door restaurants popping up in lovely, out-of-the-way, Spanish-style houses.

Our favourite is Casa Felix, which offers a five-course tasting menu, with excellent meat. Prices vary, but call 00 54 11-4555 1882 and ask the chef, Diego, to talk you through what’s on offer.

Tango will be your list, too. Again, there’s plenty of it on the street corners where tourists gather and gawp, but you’re above that. So track down a milonga, a traditional tango dancehall, such as El Beso (Riobamba 416, Tribunales…

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